1x1 Archery Elk Hunt '23
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Package price
with Elk included
Tim and Joanne, Owners
United States
Response rate: 98 %
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 1992 and operates in 1 territory.
- Why hunt with us, that's a good question. And rather than give you a song and dance, we promise to give you the straight skinny. So, here are the primary reasons we believe you should at least consider hunting with us.
- --We've been in business since 1992.
- --We're honest and straightforward and recognize we're not for everybody. If we don't have what you're looking for, we'll tell you.
- --There are no feeders or fences around here (not that there's anything wrong with that). But we hunt hard the old fashioned way and combine all the elements of still hunting, spot and stalk, stands, calling , etc.
- --There are no crowds in our area. We are the only outfitter in the concession. We rarely see another hunter during the day.
- --We are a small operator. As owners Joanne and I are still one hundred percent active in day to day operations. If you call, it's likely one of us will pick up.
- --Our guides are first and foremost great guys and terrific companions. They are local and very experienced hunters and guides.
- --This northwest corner of Montana is spectacularly beautiful. It's not typical big sky country. Instead, it's a place where the Pacific Northwest ecosystem crashes into the spine of the northern Rocky Mountains.
- We've been in business since 1992. We offer good, old fashioned hunts and have over 200 square miles of game rich habitat in our concession here on the Kootenai National Forest. We spot and stalk and still hunt and employ all facets of those two techniques including calling and the use of stands. hunt hard and employ all thelements and techniques involved
- In 1992 we incorporated our Company with the full realization that this business is ultimately about customer service. Sure we’re nuts for Montana upland bird hunting and chasing trophy whitetails and elk. We also know that impatient, cranky guides are intolerable and that you should never, ever have to deal with one. Period. We offer good, old fashioned hunts and we like to earn out trophies. all these years we’re confident with our day to day operations, always appreciate suggestions, and promise to give you 100%.
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About this hunt
Archery elk season allows harvest for either brow-tined bulls or cows. This northwest corner looks and feels more like the Pacific northwest and we have over 200 square miles of territory in our concession here on the Kootenai National Forest. The bulls in this area still respond to calling due to a lack of hunting pressure. Our bow hunts are done on foot and employ all the elements of traditional spot and stalk, still hunting, and stands Above all, you will increase your chances of success immeasurably by being in the best physical shape possible. The ridges are high, the drainages steep, and the timber is thick. Under the best and luckiest of conditions and circumstances, elk never come easy. They’re cagey, wary, extraordinarily beautiful and majestic and will test your nerve when bearing down on you—chest heaving, bugling, raking, on high alert even though they’re hot and all worked up in the rut.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Stalking
Bow Hunting
Hunting season: 1 Sep 2023 - 14 Oct 2023
Success rate
Our archery elk hunt success rate is comparable to other public lands hunts here in Montana and averages between 20-30%. You will increase chances of success by being in good shape and by being able to cover mile and hike well through moderately mountainous habitat up to 6000 feet in elevation.
Where you will hunt
Territory
We are fortunate to have a huge game rich concession here in the extreme northwest corner of Montana permitted by the Kootenai National Forest. This area is not typical big sky country. Instead, it’s a place where the Pacific rainforest ecosystem crashes into the spine of the Rocky Mountain, a place of big, coniferous forests full of huge western larch, Douglas fir, cedars, lodgepole pines, ponderosa pines, and a place of tremendous biological diversity regarding both flora and fauna. This area is thick, green, lush, and every day smells like Christmas when you’re in the woods. To that end, we employ all aspects of traditional still hunting including spot and stalk, stands, calling, and stalking throughout a typical day.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: over 100 square miles
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 1992 year
Structure by elevation
Hills: 50%
Mountains: 50%
Structure by landscape
Forest: 100%
Entertainment services
Fishing
Where you will stay
Log Cabins
We have three handcrafted log cabins located in Yaak Valley, Montana. They are well appointed, have everything you need, and are easily accessible off the main Yaak road just beyond the 35 mile mark in the upper valley. Access to the Yaak River and the surrounding Kootenai National forest is immediate offering easy family activity time if you desire. Each rental cabin has a queen bed, sleeping loft with two twin beds, one bathroom, a full kitchen, and a gas grill on the porch. We want to assure you that they are also well equipped and furnished with all kitchen and cooking utensils. All you need to bring are groceries and personal items. We provide flannel sheets, down comforters, and satellite Internet connections. The stars here are so bright at night that you can practically hear them. All of these benefits make for a wonderful stay in Yaak at our Montana cabin rentals.
Facilities: Wi-Fi Internet Bathroom In-suite shower Fridge Electricity
How to get there
Three major airports serve this area. Spokane, WA, about 3 hours away, Kalispell, MT about 2 hours away, and Missoula, MT about 4 hours away. Please contact us for road directions.
Nearest airport: Kalispell, Montana or Spokane, Washington
Distance from airport: 125 miles
Transfer from airport: No
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: No
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Lunch
Cancellation
- If client cancels after March 1, the full balance is still due. All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable with an exception for not drawing a license. We strongly recommend that our guests purchase travel insurance.
Price DOES NOT include
- Transfer from/to airport
- Gun rental & ammunition
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Tea/Coffee
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Hunting license - appr. $851.00 TBD (elk combo license)
- Insurance
- Montana accommodations tax
Wounding
- Wounded animal is considered as harvested.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Lunch
Price DOES NOT include
- Transfer from/to airport
- Gun rental & ammunition
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Tea/Coffee
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
- Hunting license - appr. $851.00 TBD (elk combo license)
- Insurance
- Montana accommodations tax
Cancellation
- If client cancels after March 1, the full balance is still due. All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable with an exception for not drawing a license. We strongly recommend that our guests purchase travel insurance.
Wounding
- Wounded animal is considered as harvested.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (12)
Everything was perfect!
Cabins were pristine and well stocked. The owners went above and beyond to make sure I didn’t need anything. My guide is the best of the best. I’ve booked a whitetail deer hunt and can’t wait.
Great people
Truly enjoyed the accommodations and the people are great. Encountered a lot if whitetail deer and the area is beautiful. The hiking was not overly difficult and it seemed that they had hunts for any level of fitness.
The down side is that Elk are hard to come by.
Doug and Ali hunt
Very nice place,great people took very good care of us. Will go back again soon.
Didn’t snow while we were there 😔
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